Policy Matters
2007 in Review: Good and Bad News for Science Policy
During the first half of 2007, Congress achieved a major victory with the passage of the America COMPETES Act, which authorized significant new investments in federal research and key science education programs. The thrill of victory was diminished by year’s end, however, when science and technology funding fell victim to budget pressures and a showdown between the White House and Congress over spending levels.
President Bush signs H.R. 2272, accompanied by (left to right) Director Marburger of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Sen. Bingaman (D-N.M.), Rep. Gordon (D-Tenn.) and Sen. Domenici (R-N.M.).
In early 2007, Congress underwent the first change in party majority in 12 years, with Democrats assuming control. Congressional leaders named science and technology issues as one of their top priorities for the 110th Congress. Following is a review of how the major initiatives fared last year.
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